X-Rite 891, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...891 892 A U T O M A T I C S T R I P R E A D I N G D E N S I T O M E T E R S Operation Manual...

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Page 3: ...a rugged and reliable instrument whose performance and design exhibit the qualities of a finely engineered instrument which is not surpassed To fully appreciate and protect your investment we suggest...

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Page 5: ...ance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user...

Page 6: ...VERTENZA Non usare un altro caricabatterie che non del pezzo X Rite SE30 77 100 240V per il rischio di malfunzionamento dell apparecchio The Manufacturer X Rite Incorporated Der Hersteller 3100 44th S...

Page 7: ...formance EMC 89 336 EEC LVD 73 23 EEC As of August 13 2005 X Rite products meet the European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive Please refer to www xrite com for more infor...

Page 8: ...for any purpose other than installing and operating the equipment described herein No part of this manual may be reproduced transcribed transmitted stored in a retrieval system or translated into any...

Page 9: ...e submitted before work is started if requested There are no warranties of merchantability or fitness This warranty obligation is limited to servicing the unit returned to X Rite Incorporated for that...

Page 10: ...I N T R O D U C T I O N vi...

Page 11: ..._________________1 7 Strip Information _______________________________1 7 Paper Strip ____________________________________1 7 Film Strip _____________________________________1 10 Printer Balance Strip...

Page 12: ...ng Internegatives _______________________________6 1 Viewing Internegative Data______________________________6 3 Density Difference ______________________________6 3 Individual Steps _________________...

Page 13: ...for possible damage If any damage occurred during shipping immediately contact the transportation company Do not proceed with installation until the carrier s agent has inspected the damage Your instr...

Page 14: ...To accommodate the different size control strips the instrument has adjustable paper guides on each side of the control strip entrance Adjustment is made by simply sliding the paper guides to the sett...

Page 15: ...pter 4 Plug the line cord into an AC wall receptacle IMPORTANT To extend the life of the internal memory battery it is recommended that the instrument remain plugged into AC power If you are using a m...

Page 16: ...rement tracking of three additional control strip formats paper film or printer balance view used to view data of the last 2 reference strips measured and last 16 control strips measured for each chan...

Page 17: ...to select a function or perform an action are tinted grayed throughout this manual CHANNEL MENU film p1 pap pbM Menu Keys Keyswitch lll and llll have the word MENU printed above them Pressing these t...

Page 18: ...ing marks that range from 9 30 to the left and right of the center diamond Each mark stop is 1 10 increment 10 stops equal one inch The instrument automatically displays the proper guides settings for...

Page 19: ...second delay occurs before the drive mechanism is activated to allow time for proper alignment Due to the amount of variation in printer balance strips no guide setting numbers appear in the display i...

Page 20: ...gh the instrument to obtain measurement data The instrument displays what color patches are measured and what guide is used to insert the strip from In this example the cyan Fuji CP 21 row of patches...

Page 21: ...ip to be rotated to take the measurement READ f CP 21 MAG AT 17 26 other READ f CP 21 YEL AT 17 26 other Indicates magenta patches are measured Guide number flashes indicting strip positioning PASS TW...

Page 22: ...No Ring K 3510 and Small BE Each category has six print options to choose from Refer to your Printer Balance and Control Guide for detailed information on all aspects of the printer balance strips Due...

Page 23: ...film air for transmission The instrument has many self checking algorithms built in to verify the accuracy of calibration If you wish to maintain accuracy verification we suggest that you obtain a C4...

Page 24: ...case Note lower case lettering denotes manual calibration MANUAL is activated INSERT CAL STRIP AUTO manual 2 Insert the designated end of the Auto Cal strip into the 35mm slot until it comes to rest a...

Page 25: ...st black bar on the X Rite Auto Cal strip and record the Red Green and Blue values X RITE Auto Cal Strip P N 880 100 Patent Pending INSERT THIS END SERIAL XXX XXX CAL R 0 04 G 0 07 B 0 08 3 Press key...

Page 26: ...BLUE 6 INSERT CAL STRIP re appears on the screen Insert the designated end of the Auto Cal strip into the 35mm slot until it comes to rest against the drive rollers INSERT CAL STRIP auto MANUAL 10 10...

Page 27: ...e submenus p2a p2b and so on Page two menus contain serial interface control options Descriptions for all configuration options are listed below followed by set up procedures Page 1 Configuration Opti...

Page 28: ...On U Off U Off U Off U On U On U On U On U 9600 U MITSY 1 Off U Off U Off U Off L Off L Off L Off U On U 300 L MITSY 2 Off L Off L On U Off L Off L Off L Off L On L Off L 300 U NORITSU Off L CTS U Of...

Page 29: ...f del no delay is sent between each set of RGB data When on DEL a one second delay is sent between each set of RGB data AXMT Automatic Transmit Controls automatic transmission of data after a measurem...

Page 30: ...t located on Function Menu page p5 to enter the Editor Menu FUNCTION MENU p5 netwkcal edit 2 Press key ll cnfg located on the Editor Menu screen to enter Page1 Configuration screen EDITOR MENU ava cnf...

Page 31: ...tions press key l P2a to advance to Page 2b Configuration screen CNFG P2a RCI PIN5 XON SAVE 6 Page 2b Configuration Screen Press key ll DPT to select decimal point output option Each key depression al...

Page 32: ...paper slot at least 1 to activate the read switch heavy paper or film works best Press key llll lock to select lock option Each key depression alternates between lock off and LOCK on A LOCK selection...

Page 33: ...nction Menu page p5 to enter Editor Menu screen FUNCTION MENU p5 netwkcal edit 2 Press key llll time located on Editor Menu screen to enter Date and Time setting screen EDITOR MENU ava cnfg del time 3...

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Page 35: ...s and strip crossover procedures are not available The 891 892 densitometer can automatically enter correction factors ACF for a selected reference strip This occurs if they are preloaded into the ins...

Page 36: ...to rest against the drive rollers For printer balance strips not insert direction and center bull s eye over middle diamond Slide paper guides next to strip and insert strip until it comes to rest ag...

Page 37: ...aracter Press key llll save to save batch number to reference strip and advance to next screen BATCH NO 123456 save 7 If corrections factor adjustments are required press key llll yes and refer to Cor...

Page 38: ...ur new reference strips Correction factors compensate for the variability that can occur during strip manufacturing 1 From the Need Correction Factors screen press key llll yes NEED CORRECTION FACTORS...

Page 39: ...nd strip type to measure Measure three strips from the old batch Note Pressing key llll abort exits the crossover function OLD 1 123456 ALL AT abort 18 18 3 After the third old strip is measured the i...

Page 40: ...e measurement or reference data is viewed by selection from the Function Menu Viewing Data after Reference Measurement Batch number is momentarily displayed after pressing key llll yes BATCH NO 123456...

Page 41: ...menu 2 Press key l chan to select reference channel for viewing After selecting channel press key ll ref to indicating reference data for viewing ref will appear is upper case when selected VIEW pap...

Page 42: ...FUNCTION MENU p5 netwkcal edit 2 Press key l ava located on Editor Menu screen to enter Select Channel screen EDITOR MENU ava cnfg del time 3 Press key l chan to select reference channel Press key lll...

Page 43: ...age p4 to enter View screen FUNCTION MENU p4 view xmit ref 2 Press key l chan to select reference channel for viewing After selecting channel press key ll ref to select reference ref changes to upper...

Page 44: ...after pressing key lll xmit if the last strip measured is a different format than the reference previously measured in that channel This allows you to measure different strip formats and transmit data...

Page 45: ...o go back in time or pressing key lll to go forward in time Batch number momentarily displays before each strip s data and time Press key l xmit to transmit selected strip data xmit changes to upper c...

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Page 47: ...hannels to be used as scratch pad channels where strips are measured and viewed but not saved IMPORTANT When inserting strips into the instrument there should be at least a 30 5mm 1 25 leader before t...

Page 48: ...nsert strip until it comes to rest against the drive rollers 20 10 10 30 20 30 The densitometer indicates that processing is taking place and the measurement status If a paper strip is measured that h...

Page 49: ...XCEEDED message appears after a time tag consult the manufacturer s processor documentation for corrective action required Pressing key lll no returns the instrument screen to the Channel Menu display...

Page 50: ...FUNCTION MENU p4 view xmit ref NOTE VIEW LAST displays after pressing key ll view if the last strip measured is a different format than the reference previously measured in that channel This allows y...

Page 51: ...o go to next view menu 2 Press key l chan to select control strip channel for transmitting Press key llll go to select actual strip data or press key lll dev and then press key llll go to select devia...

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Page 53: ...k Compensation MEASURING INTERNEGATIVES The 892 instrument measures type 1 and type 2 internegative utilizing 6011 or 4114 film Refer to your Control Strip and Balance Format Guide for strip preparati...

Page 54: ...numbers Refer to Viewing Density Difference later in this section Pressing key ll increments step number and key lll decrements step number Refer to Viewing Individual Steps later in this section Pre...

Page 55: ...om the table 1 Press key l view STEP PAIR 3 13 view step auto 2 Press key lll fp to display the filter pack changes from the internal table These numbers are changed indicated by the Greek letter and...

Page 56: ...uto The instrument screen momentarily displays a message asking you to enter starting filter pack Enter Starting Filter Pack 2 Enter the values of the filter pack used to make this internegative Press...

Page 57: ...density Therefore one of these values usually cyan is always zero These values constitute your new filter pack which should be used for subsequent exposures Press key lll exp to display the suggested...

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Page 59: ...92 instruments are networked through an external modem using X Rite s QCNetII protocol Refer to X Rite 891 892 Networking Installation Operation Manual for details Part Number 891 503 or contact your...

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Page 61: ...factory or an authorized service center for repairs within the warranty period Attempts to make repairs within this time frame may void the warranty X Rite provides a factory repair service to their c...

Page 62: ...OT use any ketone solvents to clean the unit this will cause damage to the cover Cleaning the Optics The optics and drive wheel assembly should be cleaned once a week in normal environments and more o...

Page 63: ...cloth You must let the calibration strip dry completely before taking a calibration measurement DO NOT clean below the bottom triangle The attached label is not coated and smears when moisture is appl...

Page 64: ...d 5 Install new lamp assembly 6 by carefully inserting lamp 6 into housing 7 and lamp pins 8 into lamp connector Press down gently to make sure connector pins 8 are properly seated 6 Secure lamp screw...

Page 65: ...tion measurement incorrect Recalibrate instrument Replace read lamp Contact X Rite or Authorized Service Center Measurements drift Recalibrate instrument Replace read lamp Contact X Rite or Authorized...

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Page 67: ...p Measurement Area 0 375 length x 0 5 wide minimum Reflection paper Process Control and Printer Balance Paper Width 1 4 6 0in adjustable slot Measurement Speed 1 3in sec Control Strip Measurement Area...

Page 68: ...A P P E N D I X A A 2...

Page 69: ...eds calibration Calibrate instrument Sec 2 Measurement region not aligned with center diamond or strip not tracking properly Make sure measurement patches are centered with diamond and center line Usu...

Page 70: ...raint or obstruction or contamination of rollers from reading wet strips Remove restraint obstruction or dry drive rollers with air IF problem persists return unit for service WARNING MOTOR ERROR duri...

Page 71: ...c I O 1 Copal I O 1 c I O 2 Copal I O 2 cnfg Configuration COMP Compact CTS Clear to Send CYN Cyan patch must be read first strip measurement mode del Delete DEL Delay in configuration DEV Deviation...

Page 72: ...hrough Page 5 p2a through p2d Page 2a through Page 2d Q C Quality Control RCI Remote Control Interface ref Reference SPRD SHT Spread Sheet TTL Time tag log UND Under patch must be read first strip mea...

Page 73: ...D 1 A P P E N D I X D Parts List and Packaging Drawings Parts List...

Page 74: ...A P P E N D I X D D 2 Packaging Drawing...

Page 75: ...latest strip definitions correction factors and so on required for accurate QC operation If for any reason data transmission is interrupted during the update session modem disconnect power failure et...

Page 76: ...ce cable into the I O port on the instrument Insert the DB25 adapter end of the interface cable into one end of the null modem adapter Attach the null modem adapter to an available RS 232 I O port on...

Page 77: ...ss ENTER key The program now establishes communication with the instrument and begins update After the firmware is updated the unit goes through a normal startup routine Firmware update is now complet...

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